Tarun Poddar
Angel Investor · at Foxhog Ventures
Tarun Poddar is a seed investor at Foxhog Ventures focused on Information Technology and News. Tarun Poddar an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, has made significant contributions to the Indian start-up ecosystem in Finance industry. As the India Head and Managing Director of Foxhog Ventures Corp, Tarun has played a pivotal role in providing funding and support to numerous aspiring entrepreneurs, especially in rural areas of thecountry. With a diverse background and a passion for empowering others, Tarun has garnered recognition and acclaim for his achievements in the business world. Early Life & BackgroundBorn on March 16, 1994, Tarun Poddar spent his formative years in Delhi, India. He pursued his education in different boarding and private schools in the city. Despite the lack of extensive family support, Tarun displayed exceptional drive and determination from an early age. During his first year of graduation from Delhi University, he embarked on his professional journey by joining a Delhi-based Edtech Startup called "SMART SCHOOL EDUCATION PVT.LTD" as a sales executive, earning a monthly salary of INR 13,000. After a brief stint, he joined his mother's NGO, "SHAKUNTALA FOUNDATION," where he played a pivotal role in establishing its reputation and impact.Tarun's ambition led him to Bangalore, where he aimed to improve his family's lifestyle. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree from Delhi University in 2015. Subsequently, he joined Aegis Ltd, a BPO company, and served there for three months. Tarun's unwavering determination and entrepreneurial spirit continued to guide him toward his future endeavours.CareerTarun Poddar's professional journey has been marked by remarkable achievements and notable leadership roles. After gaining valuable experience working with established organizations such as Apple Singapore, Aegis Ltd, and Sonata Software, Tarun founded Foxhog Ventures in March 2020. The primary objective of Foxhog Ventures was to provide funding and support to Indian start-ups, allowing them to fulfil their entrepreneurial dreams. Under Tarun's guidance, Foxhog Ventures expanded its network by bringing various venture capitalists, bankers, and angel investors on board. Through Foxhog Ventures, Tarun facilitated investments in a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, technology, edu-tech, beauty, fashion, real estate, healthcare, aerospace and more. The company also established subsidiaries like Budding Beats, Foxhog Academy, COOK N EAT, Indian Cyber Army, Sumanchna Springedge Healthcare, and Foxhog Small Finance. Tarun's leadership and strategic vision have helped shape the success and growth of these ventures, making a lasting impact on the Indian business landscape. Under his leadership, Foxhog Ventures filled the draft to raise INR 630 crores via IPO.EducationBsc. From Delhi University & MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
- Total investments:
- 13
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 85%
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Industries Tarun Poddar invests in
Stages Tarun Poddar invests in
Countries Tarun Poddar invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
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Round size
- Seed
- $179k–$5M
- Grant
- $4k–$7k
- Corporate Round
- $15k–$125k
Investment Focus
Industry
- Information Technology 3 (23%)
- News 2 (15%)
- Education 2 (15%)
- Non Profit 2 (15%)
- Publishing 2 (15%)
Stage
- Seed 3 (23%)
- Grant 2 (15%)
- Corporate Round 2 (15%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (8%)
- Series B 1 (8%)
Country
- United States 5 (38%)
- India 4 (31%)
- United Kingdom 2 (15%)
- Sweden 1 (8%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo is a food-delivery startup that brings freshly prepared meals to customers' homes. | $472.5K / Pre-Seed / Aug 06, 2026 | ||
| Fundingbazar.com is an online finance platform associated with mutual fund investing and broader personal finance products, with related pages describing it as a paperless investment platform and a way to invest, track portfolios, and access related financial services. | $1.3M / Seed / Jul 04, 2026 | ||
| Finastra unlocks the potential of people and businesses in finance, creating a platform for open innovation. Formed in 2017 by the combination of Misys and D+H, we provide the broadest portfolio of financial services software in the world today—spanning retail banking, transaction banking, lending, and treasury and capital markets. Our solutionsenable customers to deploy mission critical technology on premises or in the cloud. Our scale and geographical reach means that we can serve customers effectively, regardless of their size or geographic location—from global financial institutions, to community banks and credit unions. Through our open, secure and reliable solutions, customers are empowered to accelerate growth, optimize cost, mitigate risk and continually evolve to meet the changing needs of their customers. 48 of the world’s top 50 banks use Finastra technology. | $800K / Venture - Series Unknown / Apr 04, 2022 | ||
| Kaya Limited (popularly known as Kaya Skin Clinic) is India's leading provider of skin and haircare solutions. With an expert team of 150 dermatologists and beauty therapists, it caters to millions of users' beauty needs in India and UAE.Kaya Skin Clinic was founded in 2003 by Mr. Harsh Mariwala, Chairman of Marico Limited with avision to create advanced dermatological solutions for Indian users. Since then, it has grown into a favored destination in the country, providing a wide range of effectual skin and haircare solutions. Present in across 27 cities in India, Kaya is best known for its solutions for brightening and pigmentation, anti-ageing, acne and scars, laser hair removal, and hair loss and transplants.State-of-the-art clinics, experienced therapists, and solutions created through extensive research are some of the highlights of Kaya as a leader in the beauty industry. A large number of Kaya Skin Clinic Reviews that it has received over 14 years is a testament to this fact.Kaya in numbers – - Over 100 clinics spread across 27 cities in India- Over 20 clinics in the Middle East (UAE and Kuwait)- 133 Kaya Skin Bars retailing products across skin care and hair care- We also operate an e-commerce platform at shop.kaya.in so that one can shop for the favorite Kaya products at one’s convenienceAwards and Recognitions – - Best Marketing Campaign & Best Skin Clinic - The Golden Globe Tigers Awards 2017 by World Health Congress- Best Use of Social Media - 10th Customer Loyalty Summit by Kamikaze (2017)- Aesthetics Chain of the Year & Beauty & Wellness products retailer/e-retailer of the Year - Indian Salon and Wellness Congress 2017 by Wellness India- Most Trusted Brand – Dubai World Brand Summit (2016)For more information regarding and to read more reviews of Kaya, visit their website at https://www.kaya.in/ | $4M / Post-IPO Equity / Apr 04, 2022 | ||
| Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform that enables cost-effective shipping for direct-to-consumer retailers. Its platform employs a machine-learning-based data engine that recommends proper courier service for a business and chooses a courier company, prints shipping labels, and tracks orders from a single panel that enables businesses tomanage their shipping and returns simply and effectively.The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India. | $1.4M / Series E / Feb 02, 2021 | ||
| Budding Beats is a USA based Business magazine run by Foxhog Ventures Corp. A venture capital firm based at California USA.The magazine Focuses on stories of young and dynamic personality, business and people from different verticals including Healthcare, Investment, lifestyle, hospitality and more.The magazine has 3 platforms including web,Emagazine and print edition with the circulation of good numbers of copies in India and USA.Magazine claims their Copyright for BB MAGAZINE,BUDDING BEATS INDIA, BUDDING BEATS USA, BB HUMANS,BB UNDER 30 & BB SAYINGS. | $179K / Seed / May 04, 2020 | ||
| SUCCESS is the only magazine that focuses on people who take full responsibility for their own development and income. SUCCESS readers understand that the world has changed and the classic employer-to-employee relationship has changed from a patriarchal to a transactional one. No longer can you expect a corporate training program and a predictablegrowth track. Their readers understand and embrace that they are responsible for their own long-term success and happiness, and need to be proactive in finding the inspiration, motivation and training to achieve their goals. Some may choose to start their own business but will prefer to keep it small—what some would call a micro business—so they will always have total control and visibility over its growth, spirit and contributions to society. SUCCESS readers desire the freedom and control to make all meaningful business decisions. SUCCESS magazine offers advice on best business practices, inspiration from major personalities in business and entertainment, and motivation to improve their mind and body so that their readers are in the best possible mental and physical shape to compete and reach their goals. | $125K / Corporate Round / Jan 10, 2019 | ||
| In 1862, The Daughters of Charity began Saint Agnes Hospital, carrying on their centuries-old mission of service. The first Catholic hospital in Baltimore, Saint Agnes was originally created to provide nursing care for the poor. The facility moved to its present location in 1876 and was reorganized as a full-service hospital in 1906.In 1999,Saint Agnes’ parent organization, The Daughters of Charity National Health System, joined the Sisters of St. Joseph Health System to create Ascension Health, the largest non-profit health care organization in the nation. As the current parent organization of Saint Agnes Hospital, Ascension Health is dedicated to reaching new heights in health care and service to our communities, as well as serving as a model for faith-based health care throughout the world.At Saint Agnes Hospital, they believe that the care we provide our patients is second to none. They offer a full range of health care services and are proud that the doctors, nurses and health care professionals on our staff are the best in the industry. We believe it is our privilege to serve the people of the Baltimore/Washington area and to care for all patients who enter our doors. | $7K / Grant / Mar 16, 2017 | ||
| Kaeme is a 501(c)(3) that partners with the Ghanaian Department of Social Welfare to help children living in orphanages in Ghana find permanent homes through reunification with family members, adoption or foster-care. To accomplish this, Kaeme volunteer teams work hand-in-hand with Ghanaian social workers to survey orphanages across Ghana as partof the government's Care Reform Initiative. These visits capture essential information about each child's history, health, and welfare. The Department of Social Welfare then uses this information collected to create a more permanent care plan for each child. Kaeme was founded in 2008 out of the non-profit incubator, Be a Good Doctor, by Michael McCullough, John Stevens, Marci Stevens, and Jennifer Miller. | $3.6K / Mar 16, 2016 | ||
| PR Newswire offers news and information distribution services for professional communicators.The company offers solutions that allow users to target and engage audiences; deliver messages quickly and accurately; and measure, monitor, and analyze them. It offers solutions to target the right journalists, bloggers, and media outlets that arespecifically looking for news related to customers’ industries; distribute press releases, content, and corporate announcements; monitor pickups and buzzes surrounding brands, competitors, and industries; engage with the audience to get more out of communication; and measure and analyze communications to make data-driven business decisions.PR Newswire also provides Agility, an integrated communications and workflow platform that offers media monitoring and targeting as well as real-time engagement tools with content distribution capabilities for marketing and communication professionals. Additionally, it offers pre-transaction, transaction, and post-transaction; filing; disclosure; and financial print and typesetting services.PR Newswire was founded in 1954 and is based in New York, United States. It operates as a subsidiary of UBM Plc. | $15K / Corporate Round / Apr 05, 2015 | ||
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FAQ
What does Tarun Poddar invest in?
Tarun Poddar invests primarily in Information Technology, News and Education startups, most often at Seed and Grant stage. Most of the 13 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does Tarun Poddar invest in?
Tarun Poddar typically joins rounds of $179k–$5M at Seed, $4k–$7k at Grant and $15k–$125k at Corporate Round. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Tarun Poddar's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Tarun Poddar took part in.
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When did Tarun Poddar last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Tarun Poddar closed in Aug 2026. Shizune tracks 13 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Nov 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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